Edgecast

Mid-tier CDN provider that was absorbed into larger entities

EdgeCast was a content delivery network (CDN) and edge computing platform provider founded in 2006. The company provided high-performance content delivery, video streaming, and web acceleration services to media companies, enterprises, and digital publishers. EdgeCast built a global network infrastructure designed to deliver content with low latency and high reliability. In 2013, Verizon acquired EdgeCast for approximately $350 million and integrated it into Verizon Digital Media Services. The EdgeCast technology and brand continued to operate under Verizon's ownership, serving enterprise customers with CDN and edge services. In 2021, Verizon sold its media division, including the EdgeCast assets, to Apollo Global Management. These assets were subsequently merged with Limelight Networks to form Edgio in 2022. The EdgeCast brand and technology were absorbed into Edgio's platform, effectively ending EdgeCast's existence as a distinct entity. Throughout its operational history, EdgeCast competed with major CDN providers like Akamai, Cloudflare, and Fastly, serving customers in media, gaming, e-commerce, and software distribution sectors.